US to deny Green Cards, citizenship to those who use public benefits

The United States administration announced new rules on Monday that aim to deny Green Cards and citizenship to immigrants who receive food stamps, public health care and other welfare.

United Nations expresses “deep concern” over Kashmir as Pakistan suspends trade with India

Following the Indian government’s decision to end the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) under Article 370, Pakistan on Wednesday downgraded its diplomatic ties with India and suspended bilateral trade.

PM Modi to address UN General Assembly session in September

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the annual UN General Assembly (UNGA) session on September 28, according to a provisional list released by the UN of the world leaders scheduled to speak at the 74th session of the United Nations.

US lawmakers pass bill to lift country-cap on Green Cards

United States lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday, which will lift the current seven per cent country-cap on issuing Green Cards. The move will greatly benefit thousands of highly-skilled Indian IT professionals who work in the US on H-1B visas.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets PM Modi, S Jaishankar

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to discuss various aspects of the India-US bilateral relationship and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.